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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Bulging Disc

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Bulging Disc

M50.30
M50.10

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cervical bulging disc includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cervical Disc Bulge
Cervical Disc Protrusion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Bulging Disc

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Bulging Disc

Use ICD-10 code M50.30 for other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

Billable Code
M50.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • MRI shows disc degeneration without nerve involvement.

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc degeneration without myelopathy or radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings support the absence of nerve compression.

Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

Billable Code
M50.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • MRI showing nerve root compression
  • • EMG confirming radiculopathy

Applicable To

  • • Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes both MRI and EMG findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M54.2

Cervicalgia

Use for neck pain without specific disc disorder.

G89.21

Chronic pain due to trauma

Use for chronic pain management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a cervical bulging disc?

The ICD-10 code for a cervical bulging disc without neurological symptoms is M50.30. If radiculopathy is present, use M50.10.

How do you document a cervical bulging disc?

Document the specific cervical level, MRI findings, and any neurological symptoms. Include EMG results if radiculopathy is present.

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